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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 202.98 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 202.98 and 128.34 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 202.98 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/202.98 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 202.98 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 26,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050.45/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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